Open AccessImproving Forensic Pathologic Investigation of Sudden Death in the Young
Author(s) -
Sam P. Gulino,
Kristin M. Burns,
Wendy M. Gunther,
Heather MacLeod
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
academic forensic pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1925-3621
DOI - 10.1177/1925362118782077
Subject(s) - forensic pathology , medicine , sudden cardiac death , sudden death , population , checklist , autopsy , cause of death , sudden infant death syndrome , medical emergency , pediatrics , pathology , psychology , disease , cognitive psychology , environmental health
The Sudden Death in the Young (SDY) Case Registry, a prospective, population-based registry active in ten states, has developed tools to aid pathologists and death investigators in the evaluation and autopsy of unexplained, natural sudden deaths in the pediatric population. The tools were developed by a team of experts representing forensic pathology; pediatric-, cardiac-, and neuropathology; cardiology; neurology/epileptology; pediatrics; genetic counseling; and public health. These tools focus on collecting data relevant to determination of cause of death with a focus on dissection of the cardiovascular system. The tools provide an objective checklist format for ease of use and data extraction. By sharing the tools here and highlighting the examination of the cardiovascular system, the SDY Case Registry encourages a standardized approach to death investigation, autopsy, and data collection for sudden, unexpected deaths in the young towards a goal of informing prevention efforts. Acad Forensic Pathol. 2018 8(2): 347-391
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